Rye Rye

Hometown: Baltimore
Why she matters: The 18-year-old is the first signing to trendsetter M.I.A.'s label, N.E.E.T., and it makes sense, given Rye Rye's edgy, regionally-influenced take on hip-hop -- and her love of glow-tastic outerwear.
You should know: Rye Rye is following her mentor's lead: Just like M.I.A. at the Grammys, she'll be performing at All Points West with a bun in the oven. It'll be her first child.